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A Balasaur Score of 62 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.8/10, Rotten Tomatoes 52%, Metacritic 55/100. Audiences rate it 13 points higher than critics do. Number 2 of 2 in its series by score. Streaming on Disney+.
Synopsis
Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub's arrival. Scar, Mufasa's brother—and former heir to the throne—has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba's exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his.
Ratings
Audiences rate it 13 points higher than critics do.
10,890 audience votes
Key crew
- Hans ZimmerOriginal Music Composer
- Jeff NathansonScreenplay
- Jon FavreauDirector
Cast
- Chiwetel EjioforScar (voice)
- John OliverZazu (voice)
- Donald GloverSimba (voice)
- James Earl JonesMufasa (voice)
- John KaniRafiki (voice)
- Alfre WoodardSarabi (voice)
- BeyoncéNala (voice)
- JD McCraryYoung Simba (voice)
- Shahadi Wright JosephYoung Nala (voice)
- Penny Johnson JeraldSarafina (voice)
- Keegan-Michael KeyKamari (voice)
- Eric AndréAzizi (voice)
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